18+ Words that rhyme with foolishness

Foolishness is a 3-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gaucheness, girlishness, largeness. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of foolishness

noun
  1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  2. the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
  3. a stupid mistake

Examples of "foolishness" in lyrics

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  • "beneath the Cross darwin's wisdom ain't but foolishness"
    Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International
  • "In District Six, sense lyrics an' chat bare foolishness"
    Blak Twang f/ Jahmali — So Rotton
  • "It's better not to be brash and come with foolishness"
    Ca$his — 'Lac Motion (Bonus Track)

What do these rhymes mean?

gaucheness
an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; "the whole town was famous for its crudeness"
girlishness
being characteristic of a girl
largeness
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics; "a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject
mulishness
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
richness
the property of being extremely abundant; "the profusion of detail

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "foolishness" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like gaucheness, girlishness, largeness create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "foolishness" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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